Best open source
Bitrix24 alternative

Find out why OpenProject is the best open source Bitrix24 alternative for project management.

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Bitrix24 is a popular project management application which offers various project management features. This includes task management, Gantt charts and time tracking. In addition, Bitrix24 offers a social network, as well as chat and video capabilities. OpenProject is the best open source Bitrix24 alternative.

What does OpenProject offer?

OpenProject and Bitrix24 both offer a wide range of project management features. However, OpenProject is an open source software, which provides full control and transparency over the source code. You are not bound to any specific vendors and can make your own code modifications. OpenProject is the ideal software for organizations that value open source in combination with data privacy and data sovereignty.

Features	OpenProject	Bitrix24
Open source software	OpenProject	Bitrix24
Available on-premises	OpenProject	Bitrix24
Available in the cloud	OpenProject	Bitrix24
Comprehensive project management features	OpenProject	Bitrix24
Powerful API	OpenProject	Bitrix24
2FA	OpenProject	Bitrix24
Single sign-on	OpenProject	Bitrix24
LDAP integration	OpenProject	Bitrix24
Data server in EU/Germany	OpenProject Headquarters in the EU. Data stored in EU or, upon request, in Germany.	Bitrix24 Data is stored in the customer region.

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We are open source

Bitrix24 is a proprietary software. Therefore, users run the risk of depending solely on the vendor to make code adjustments and implement feature requests. OpenProject is an open source software and as such it can be the more secure and more cost efficient option. It provides absolute transparency and high flexibility. This article on choosing an open source software further elaborates on the advantages over a proprietary solution.

Everything from a single source

While Bitrix24 offers a lot of features, many functionalities are only available through integrating external plugins. OpenProject even offers a free of charge Community edition with the core functionalities.

No compromises in data protection

If you decide to go with the cloud edition, you can be sure that your data is safe. OpenProject has its headquarters in the EU, is GDPR compliant by default and does not process any data outside of the EU. Despite storing its customer data based on the customers region, Bitrix24 has various third party service providers outside of the EU.